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Appalachian music is the music of the region of Appalachia in the Eastern United States. Traditional Appalachian music is derived from various influences, including the ballads, hymns and fiddle music of the British Isles (particularly Scotland), and to a lesser extent the music of Continental Europe.
- 18th century, Appalachia, United States
Learn about the history and culture of Appalachian, Blue Ridge Mountain, and Bluegrass music, and how they evolved from traditional folk music. Discover the instruments, influences, and innovators of these related styles of American acoustic music.
- Jonathon Engels
- What is Bluegrass? Bluegrass music is roots music from the American South. It’s essentially a blend of blues and gospel from African-Americans and string band music from Scots-Irish traditions.
- Traditional Bluegrass Instruments. Bluegrass instruments traditionally center around string instruments. Banjo and fiddle are considered crucial to the sound, with guitar, mandolin, and upright bass also being common additions.
- The History of Bluegrass Music. Early Appalachian Folk Music. Early Appalachian folk music really began to arise in the mid-1700s and early 1800s. Lower-class immigrants from Europe (particularly Scotland and Ireland) arrived and created self-sufficient communities in the mountains, which eventually grew into the small towns we know today.
- The Best Bluegrass Bands & Artists Today. Of course, bluegrass music is still very much alive and kicking today, with new incarnations of its traditions found in newgrass (also known as progressive bluegrass).
Appalachian Mountain Folk Songs. Playlist • Sunny Tanner • 2023. 257K views • 55 tracks • 4+ hours. Save to library. Ballads and Songs of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Spyes23. 45:28. Burl Ives -...
Here's a collection of 12 original Appalachian folk style songs, 11 instrumentals and ending with a gospel tune. There's a lot of variety in acoustic string instruments with guitar, dobro,...
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- Frank Carr
